KS2 Class Teacher

Newcroft Primary Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DU

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

KS2 Class teacher

2 Days per week (0.4)- Thursday and Friday

Maternity Post

Main Pay Scale (not suitable for ECTs)

Commencing April 2026 (W/C 13th April 2026)

We are looking for an experienced class teacher to join our teaching team, teaching 2 days a week (0.4 Maternity leave contract- Thursdays and Fridays) in a class shared with an experienced teacher. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking school with a motivated group of staff and engaged pupils and parents. The staff at Newcroft are highly committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and go above and beyond every day.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who:

• has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their classroom practice

• shares our high expectations and commitment to high standards

• believes all children have the potential to achieve highly

• is passionate, excites, engages and challenges all learners to achieve their very best

• brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom

• embraces teamwork, demonstrating strong interpersonal relationships

• has excellent communication and organisational skills

• is skilled in supporting children with pastoral needs

We can offer:

• excellent induction arrangements and training

• well behaved children who are self-motivated, resilient and who love learning

• support and guidance of a senior leader who will share the class, as well as a parallel class teacher to share workload and best practice

• welcoming, dedicated, caring staff and community

• a supportive senior leadership team and governing body, who are committed to continuing to raise standards

• opportunities for professional development

• a well-developed and well-resourced site and grounds, making the school a great place to teach

• a school and Trust who are dedicated to improving workload and wellbeing of its staff

• staff benefits such as wellbeing support and Trust discounts.

We welcome tours of the school to find out more about the role and to see the school in action. Please contact our office to book an appointment with our Head teacher, Mrs Sara Aukland or Head of School/ Deputy Head teacher, Miss Alice Brailsford.

To apply, please complete the online application form and write a letter of application to Mrs. Sara Aukland, Head teacher, focussing on why you would be suited to the role, including the experience that you have. Please use the job description to guide you in making your application.

The closing date for the position is Friday 30th January 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Newcroft Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Newcroft Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newcroft Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newcroft-primary-academy

Newcroft Primary Academy is a happy and hardworking two-form entry school based in the Northwest Leicestershire town of Shepshed. Our school is set in six acres, with a woodland and a newly built Year 5/6 block and sports hall. We are part of a well-established and supportive multi academy Trust, Symphony Learning Trust, which brings many opportunities and advantages for our staff, including a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

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